Last month, an off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was critically injured in 40-foot fall from a training tower while working a part-time job. During his recovery, questions were raised about his career department covering his time and expenses but he wasn't working for the department when the incident covered. It has sparked many discussions on medical benefits and time coverage.
With May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Peter Matthews looks at the generational shift in firefighter mental health, allowing firefighters to access resources as the job evolves.